Writing on the Verge

Monthly posts on how to write your way out of the restlessness, with additional posts featuring the writing of Women of the Verge alums.

By Amy Shearn

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Why We're On the Verge

And why writing matters in times like these

Jul 29, 2025•Amy Shearn

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The magic of the mini writing residency

Two days doesn't seem like much. But it really really is!

May 31•Amy Shearn

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Take your time, find your voice, and write like a human

AI can help writers do things faster, but if your goal is to express yourself and create art, that's not worth much

Apr 30•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge: "The Mirror"

A memoir excerpt from Writing for Women on the Verge alum Lyza Fennell

Apr 17•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge: "To All The Women In Between"

A poem from Writing for Women on the Verge alum Kim Austin

Mar 30•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge

Voices from the Verge: "The Mirror"

A memoir excerpt from Writing for Women on the Verge alum Lyza Fennell

Apr 17•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge: "To All The Women In Between"

A poem from Writing for Women on the Verge alum Kim Austin

Mar 30•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge: "Virgin Sacrifice"

An essay from Writing for Women on the Verge alum L.E. Ainsley

Mar 11•Amy Shearn

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Voices from the Verge: "Suggested Donation"

A short essay from Writing for Women on the Verge alum Jennifer Zeuli

Feb 3•Amy Shearn

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